letters across the breast, and the caps red. The stockings will be either blue or red, which of these colors, however, has not been decided upon." There are no further accounts of which stockings were selected or any details on the specifics of the lettering. With no contemporary references to the team as the "Centennials," and clubs of this period regularly displaying their city's name on their jerseys, the lettering may have spelled "NASHVILLE." Players Up to 17 players competed in at least one game for the Centennials during the 1897 season. Three also played for major league teams during their careers. References External links 1897 establishments in Tennessee 1897 disestablishments in Tennessee Baseball teams established in 1897 Baseball teams disestablished in 1897 Defunct baseball teams in Tennessee Defunct Central League (1897) teams Professional baseball teams in Tennessee Sports in Nashville, Tennessee Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition